Penal Law § 156.20 · Article 156. Offenses Involving Computers; Definition of Terms
Computer tampering in the fourth degree
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§ 156.20 Computer tampering in the fourth degree.
A person is guilty of computer tampering in the fourth degree when he or she uses, causes to be used, or accesses a computer, computer service, or computer network without authorization and he or she intentionally alters in any manner or destroys computer data or a computer program of another person.
Computer tampering in the fourth degree is a class A misdemeanor.
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